Raghav Chadha Hits Back at AAP After Removal as Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader, Calls Allegations ‘Coordinated Attack’

New Delhi: Days after being removed as deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha, party MP Raghav Chadha has strongly responded to criticism from his own party, dismissing the allegations as part of a planned campaign to target him.

In a video message shared on social media, Chadha said he felt compelled to clarify his position before what he described as “repeated and baseless accusations” gained traction. He alleged that identical charges being raised by multiple party leaders indicated a coordinated effort.

The controversy began after the party accused Chadha of avoiding criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, failing to support an Opposition move against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and raising trivial issues in Parliament instead of focusing on national concerns.

Rejecting these claims, Chadha challenged the party to provide evidence of any instance where he did not stand with the Opposition during parliamentary protests. He asserted that his participation could be verified through official records and surveillance within Parliament.

On the issue of not signing a petition related to the Election Commission, Chadha pointed out that several other party MPs had also not signed it, questioning why he alone was being singled out.

Addressing criticism over his parliamentary interventions, Chadha said his approach has always been to raise issues that directly affect citizens rather than creating unnecessary disruption. He highlighted topics he has spoken on, including air pollution in Delhi, education standards, concerns related to Punjab, and railway passenger issues.

Concluding his statement with a dramatic remark, Chadha said adversity had only strengthened his resolve, signaling that he would continue to remain politically active.

Meanwhile, the party leadership led by Arvind Kejriwal replaced Chadha with Ashok Mittal as deputy leader in the Upper House. The move reportedly followed internal dissatisfaction over his silence on key political developments, including recent legal relief granted to senior leaders like Manish Sisodia in a high-profile case.

The development highlights growing internal tensions within the party, with Chadha now publicly defending his stance amid escalating political friction.